Program for Child Care Support

The attention and love given in the early years of a child’s life, directly impacts the health and happiness of the child. Help us assisting in the care of Dharamsala’s children and encourage brighter smiles and futures. Make learning exciting and fun for them from a young age and build inquisitive minds and a thirst for knowledge that will last a lifetime.

Child Care volunteers work in village day care centers alongside local staff. Assist staff in providing a safe environment for preschool children to play and learn. Set up games, sing songs and develop arts activities to enhance social skills and creativity.

Make each day fun and whether you’re teaching ABC’s, nursery rhymes or numbers create a colorful and positive learning environment. Just as energies are running low from a morning of play assist staff in serving nutritious meals to refuel the children, and then, let the fun recommence!

Volunteer Role & Responsibilities:

1. Teach English alphabets and Organizing fun activities.
2. Volunteers are required to give special attention, care and love to children.
3. Teach and create a vibrant and playful environment through interactive games, poems, fun activities etc.
4. Encourage more children to come and join the centers.
5. Cultural activity with kids.
6. Volunteers can teach music, dancing, clay toys etc.
7. Become a volunteer and inspire kids in India.
8. Help us to provide them food, education and many activities which a child needs for his growth.
9. Make a vital contribution to the education system in India and make a real difference in the lives of children.
10. Teaching children good hygiene and life skills.

Volunteers typically work from Monday to Friday for a total of four to five hours per day, on two different placements.Volunteers work two hours in the morning at one placement and two hours after lunch at another placement. You will have time for taking breaks in between for lunch, chai and lesson preparation at the iSpiice volunteer house.

DAILY SCHEDULE

During the week your days at iSpiice will for the most parts, follow this schedule

•   7:30am - Wake up and enjoy a chai.
  
•   7:45am - Yoga class (60 minutes)
  
•   9:00am - Breakfast and work preparation.
  
• 10:30am - Program 1 (2 hours).
  
• 12:45pm - Break for lunch and work preparation.
  
•   2:00pm - Program 2 (2 hours).
  
•   4:30pm - Afternoon chai and work preparation.
  
•   7:00pm - Dinner.
  
•   7:30pm - Relax, go shopping, prepare for tomorrow's Programs.
  

iSpiice volunteers will have weekends free and time available to participate in Add On Tours.

Weekends and evenings are at your disposal to explore the local area and pursue personal hobbies. There are many activities to enjoy in the area such as yoga, meditation, temple visits and shopping. 

Program also offers below optional trips while doing volunteering.

• Two days trip to Trekking in the Himalayas & visit the Mini -Tibet of India – McLeodGanj.
• Two days trip to Amritsar, visit world famous the Golden Temple & wagha border ceremony. The Golden temple is famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs, surrounded by pool of Nectar.
• Visit the iconic Taj Mahal—India's most stunning homage to love. Agra is most known for containing one of the seven wonders of the modern world - the Taj Mahal. This finest example of Mughal architecture attracts thousands of tourists and visitors, who admire its magnificence and beauty. 
• Visit the pink city and admire the beauty of Amber Fort, city palace, wind palace, water palace.
• Sightseeing of Varanasi. On the tour, you will visit some top tourist attractions of Varanasi like River Ganges, Annapurna Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman Temple), Bharat Mata Temple. 
• Explore City palace in Udaipur. This majestic palace is the largest palace complex in India.
• Explore Jodhpur Known as the Blue City, visit one of the most preserved and largest fort of India, Mehrangarh Fort.
• Visit Chittorgarh Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of bravery.